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The rigorous curriculum of the PhD program provides a broad background in the fundamentals of computer science, advanced courses in your focus area, and an intensive research experience. As a PhD student, you’ll work with our world-class faculty on engaging research projects with the benefit of our location in Boston, and access to collaborations with researchers at innovative companies, tech startups, state-of-the-art labs, and dynamic universities.

Unique Features

Admitted PhD students receive full tuition scholarship and are supported with stipends or fellowships for the entire duration of their program

Student may enter with a Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science

The Khoury College of Computer Sciences offers a diverse range of research areas including AI, robotics, and security

Research at the Khoury College of Computer Sciences has received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institute of Health (NIH), and private-sector funding from companies like Mozilla, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Apple

Boston location is a hub for healthcare, education, finance, business, biotechnology, and the life sciences

Post Graduation

Our CS PhD graduates and postdocs have found success in industry and academia including:

Tenure Track Faculty at:

Indiana University

UC Irvine

University of Maryland

University College London

NC State University

UMass Boston

City University of Hong Kong

Postdoc and research scientists at:

Harvard

UCLA

University of Paris

Virginia Tech

Google

Microsoft Research

Mozilla

Raytheon

GE Global Research

Senior software engineers and industry leaders at:

Akamai

Google

Microsoft

Mozilla

Qualcomm

VMWare

Application Materials

Online application and fee

Unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts (you can submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended at the time of admission)

Statement of purpose that should include career goals and expected outcomes and benefits from the program

Recent professional resume listing detailed position responsibilities

Three confidential letters of recommendation

Official GRE General Test scores

Official TOEFL examination scores (international students only)

Application

Applicants must submit the online application and all required admission materials no later than the stated deadlines to be considered for admission. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.